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Re: Where do I start?
Posted: Sat Sep 10, 2022 11:25 am
by Mark
BreadFlake wrote: ↑Sat Sep 10, 2022 11:22 am
If this thread is still open and active. Can I perhaps change the subject back to the original OP and ask for recommendations on Circle hooks? Also, how do I attach the trace to them?
Thankyou
Just go to the first post and edit the subject.
Re: Where do I start?
Posted: Sat Sep 10, 2022 11:26 am
by BreadFlake
Mark wrote: ↑Sat Sep 10, 2022 11:25 am
BreadFlake wrote: ↑Sat Sep 10, 2022 11:22 am
If this thread is still open and active. Can I perhaps change the subject back to the original OP and ask for recommendations on Circle hooks? Also, how do I attach the trace to them?
Thankyou
Just go to the first post and edit the subject.
I shall do that now, thank you
Re: Where do I start?
Posted: Sat Sep 10, 2022 11:40 am
by Olly
Well I use crimps as I use wire traces. Makers sell different gauge wire - and appropriate sized crimps.
Plenty of excellent YouTube videos showing all the varieties of traces and of how and when to use them.
Re: Where do I start?
Posted: Sat Sep 10, 2022 11:43 am
by BreadFlake
Olly wrote: ↑Sat Sep 10, 2022 11:40 am
Well I use crimps as I use wire traces. Makers sell different gauge wire - and appropriate sized crimps.
Plenty of excellent YouTube videos showing all the varieties of traces and of how and when to use them.
Brilliant, thanks Olly. I'll check some videos out tonight
Re: Where do I start?
Posted: Sat Sep 10, 2022 11:51 am
by Olly
Oh forgot - you will need a good set of crimp pliers! And some wire cutters?
Re: Where do I start?
Posted: Sat Sep 10, 2022 12:02 pm
by BreadFlake
Olly wrote: ↑Sat Sep 10, 2022 11:51 am
Oh forgot - you will need a good set of crimp pliers! And some wire cutters?
Great thank you, I have both of them in my tools box
Re: Where do I start?
Posted: Sat Sep 10, 2022 1:49 pm
by Olly
A good preparation!
Re: Where do I start?
Posted: Sat Sep 10, 2022 3:51 pm
by Tizer
If you do have trouble unhooking your pike or you want to weigh it or take a photo, remember to not keep it out of the water for too long
Re: Where do I start?
Posted: Sat Sep 10, 2022 4:21 pm
by BreadFlake
Tizer wrote: ↑Sat Sep 10, 2022 3:51 pm
If you do have trouble unhooking your pike or you want to weigh it or take a photo, remember to not keep it out of the water for too long
Thanks for the advice, I always rest my fish but of course it's good to mention it. Honestly though, I barely ever weigh my fish unless it's something special.
Re: Where do I start?
Posted: Sat Sep 10, 2022 5:05 pm
by Santiago
Note of warning, smaller pike are often much harder to unhook than their bigger brethren. That's where barbless or semi barbless hooks are more beneficial.